1. Classroom Spotlight Project: Brochures with 5th Grade
Fifth grade students are using Microsoft Word to create a brochure about states! Using a rubric from http://rubistar.4teachers.org makes the planning process easier.
- View the rubric here: http://www.edline.net/files/_WSJw6_/51622651b9fe0d463745a49013852ec4/5th_States_Brochure_Requirements.doc
- View a tutorial about using Templates in Office here: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/templates
2. Student Websites: Advent Resources
It's so easy to get wrapped up in the Christmas spirit a little early, but as Catholics we do treasure the Advent season! Consider using the link below for an entertaining way to teach this season in the liturgical year:
- https://sites.google.com/site/ihmhighpoint/advent
- For teachers and older students: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Seasonal/Default.aspx?id=3
3. Teacher Productivity Tool: Web 2.0 Tools
- Virtual Bulletin Board (great project idea!): http://linoit.com/users/guest/canvases/bb61e78d31c0297f82a71d424bd89de9?dispLang=en_US
- Timer/Stopwatch: http://www.online-stopwatch.com/full-screen-stopwatch/
- Quickest Website Ever! Use Wallwisher to quickly make a website for students: http://www.wallwisher.com/build
This short video features Salman Khan, creator the Khan Academy website
Coming next week... Distance Learning
